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Wherever It Leads… dives deeper into marvelous locations around the world to expose the truth about the best each has to offer while attempting to understand the underlying challenges each faces. Often through themes specific to each destination, this new kind of travel show presents recommendations on major attractions and cuisine while exploring how destinations are affected by government systems, crime issues, workforce shortages, and sometimes even highlighting when the tourists themselves are the problem. Luna Shark welcomes travelers, locals and journalists alike to get a better understanding of how visitors can make the most positive impact while staying. Each episode starts with background information, history of the place and any notable landmarks before we dive deeper... uncovering a better understanding of why guests love where they live or visit, what visitors should put on their must-do lists, any special language advice, and any tips to make a stay more enjoyable or suggestions to create a positive impact before departing. On Wherever It Leads… , Matney, Moses and a team of Journalists like Grace Hills, Sam Berlin, and other LUNASHARK contributors navigate conversations with local residents, tourism professionals and reporters who reveal what travel guidebooks can’t—the truth about how visitors can explore responsibly and contribute to leaving a positive mark on the places they visit.
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- Today1h 7m
Peru! The Four Quarters of the World With Kelly Dale: Magic & Mystery in the Land of the Incas
Mandy and David board the legendary Belmond Hiram Bingham train and take you deep into Peru — a country that packs 5,000 years of history, world-class food, and free-spirited puppies into every square mile. From Lima's ocean cliffs to Cusco's Inca walls to the doorstep of Machu Picchu, they trace the rise of Pachacuti's empire, the ransom that couldn't save an emperor, and the "lost" city that was never actually lost. Then it's a crash course in Peru's wild present: nine presidents in a decade, a prison wing built just for ex-leaders, and journalists risking death to shine sunlight on corruption. David's longtime friend Kelly Dale, Peruvian coach and well-being architect at Mind Food Key, joins to share the mysticism of Cusco and the entrepreneurial spirit of her people. Wander with us to embrace the story… Wherever It Leads… Give @Mind Food Key a follow on Instagram Episode Resources: 📍Explore all the restaurants and sightseeing from this episode through our interactive map Catch a ride on the Hiram Bingham train Learn more about Micaela Bastidas (note: use translate feature to read in English - it is worth it!) The original National Geographic Magazine April 1913 Edition “Then + Now: Machu Picchu” from National Geographic, April 1, 2013 Dig deeper into the battle between Yale University and Peru “Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru's president following a narrow election victory” - NPR, July 28, 2026 PeruRail Mandy + Llamas = 🥹 LUNASHARK® Premium Members get access to all new bonus episodes, video episodes, case files, live trial coverage and exclusive live experiences with our hosts. LUNASHARK® Merch With a Mission shop at lunasharkmerch.com Support Our Show, Sponsors and Mission: https://lunasharkmedia.com/support/ Quince - Hungry Root - Bombas Find us on social media: instagram.com/whereveritleadspod Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia instagram.com/moseswanders bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com Instagram.com/mandy_matney *** Alert: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** **Portions of this episode's production have been assisted by Ai models according to LUNASHARK's privacy and AI Policies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Aug 13, 202658 min
Sonoma v. Napa: Blueprint for a Wine Rivalry With Heather Tazalla
Journalist Mandy Matney and wanderer David Moses uncork the friendly rivalry between two of America's most beloved wine regions — Napa and Sonoma — and ultimately make their case for the laid-back, family-owned soul of Sonoma County. From the Coast Miwok, Pomo, Wappo and Patwin peoples who fished Sonoma Creek for thousands of years, to Russian fur traders planting California's first vines in 1812, to a scruffy band of Bear Flaggers who "arrested" General Mariano Vallejo on June 14, 1846, this episode traces how a sleepy mission pueblo became the birthplace of California wine. Joining the show is Heather Tazalla, real-estate and ai executive, House Hunters alum, and co-owner of Blueprint Vineyard — the four-acre Carneros Pinot Noir property that hosted David and Mandy twice. Plus: vacation-rental moratoriums, NIMBYism, Gen Z's drinking problem (the lack thereof), and how to actually leave California Wine Country better than you found it. Episode Resources: 🏨Stay at the Architect’s Poolside Vineyard Residence at Blueprint Vineyard 📍Explore all the vineyard, wineries, restaurants, and sightseeing from this episode through our interactive map 🌐Learn more about the four indigenous nations: the Coast Miwok, the Pomo, the Wappo, and the Patwin 🏞️Visit Fort Ross Historic State Park & Jack London State Park 🌐Who was Fr. José Altimira? - The California Frontier Project 🌐Mariano Guadalupue Vallejo Biography - Sonoma State University 🌐Agoston Haraszthy: American Entrepreneur & Founder of California's Oldest Premium Winery - The International Wine & Food Society 📰50 Years Later: 50 Things to Know About the Judgment of Paris - Napavalley.com 🎞️Watch House Hunters “Dreaming of Sonoma Vineyards” on Discovery+ or Apple TV 📲Sonoma County Vacation Rental Hotline: (707) 565-1212 *Our history segment draws on the Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau's excellent history pages at sonomavalley.com. Premium Members also get access to all new bonus episodes, video episodes, case files, live trial coverage and exclusive live experiences with our hosts. LUNASHARK® Merch With a Mission shop at lunasharkmerch.com Support Our Show, Sponsors and Mission: https://lunasharkmedia.com/support/ Quince - Hungry Root - Bombas Find us on social media: instagram.com/whereveritleadspod Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia instagram.com/moseswanders bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com Instagram.com/mandy_matney *** Alert: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** **Portions of this episode's production have been assisted by Ai models according to LUNASHARK's privacy and Ai Policies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Jul 8, 202659 min
Milan: 'Festina Lente' Making Haste Slowly Through Milano With Tour de Force Marta Mondelli
Tourists sprint to Rome and Florence while one of Europe’s most alive cities hums quietly in the north — and that’s exactly what makes it extraordinary. This week, writer, author, and Milanese insider Marta Mondelli pulls back the curtain on a city of hidden courtyards, wooden streetcars, world-class aperitivo, and jasmine-soaked springs. She explains why cappuccino after 11am is a “crime”, why the Milanese party as hard as they work, and why spring open days unlock palaces most visitors never see. Journalist Mandy Matney and producer David Moses share their own Milan memories — late-night dumplings in Chinatown, a train through the Alps, streets packed on a Tuesday like it was Saturday — while Marta weighs in on Lee Gilley’s asylum claim in nearby Turin and Italy’s growing conversation around feminicide. Plus: Lake Como, Turin, and the art of spending your tourism money where it actually matters. Learn More about Marta Mondelli: @martamondelli Reset Stories Podcast @resetstoriespodcast Episode Resources: Festina Lente Milano — Marta's handcrafted candle shop in the Isola neighborhood 🕯️ Cenacolo Vinciano — Official tickets for Leonardo's Last Supper (book well in advance) 🖼️ Milan Duomo — Rooftop tickets and visitor info for the Cathedral 🏛️ Museo Egizio, Turin — The world's oldest Egyptian museum, second only to Cairo 🏺 Salone del Mobile — Milan Design Week, when the whole city becomes a gallery 🪑 Varenna, Lake Como — The mid-lake village the Milanese actually prefer ⛵ Luna Shark Media — Support the investigative journalism behind Wherever It Leads 🦈 Premium Members also get access to all new bonus episodes, video episodes, case files, live trial coverage and exclusive live experiences with our hosts. CLICK HERE to learn more and join https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Luna Shark Merch With a Mission shop at lunasharkmerch.com/ Support Our Show, Sponsors and Mission: https://lunasharkmedia.com/support/ Quince - Hungry Root - Bombas Find us on social media: instagram.com/whereveritleadspod Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia instagram.com/moseswanders bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com Instagram.com/mandy_matney *** Alert: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** **Portions of this episode's production have been assisted by Ai models according to LUNASHARK's privacy and Ai Policies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Jun 10, 20261h 5m
Brooklyn: By the Book, Chapter & Slice with Author Carolyn Murnick
Mandy and David cross the river for Brooklyn... Together with producer Grace Hills, we trace 400 years of Brooklyn—from the Lenape and six Dutch farming towns to the Battle of Brooklyn, redlining, the 1977 blackout, and beyond. Then award-winning journalist and author Carolyn Murnick (The Hot One), Mandy's collaborator on Blood on Their Hands, who knows the indie-bookstore network like a chef knows a farmers' market, walks us neighborhood by neighborhood through Brooklyn as a Bibliophile: Books Are Magic, Word Is Change, You & Me, brownstone jazz, and the writers who called these streets home.Plus the food, the hotels, and an honest reckoning with gentrification—and how to visit without making a working neighborhood's success harder.Learn More about Carolyn Murnick:carolynmurnick.com@cmurnick The Hot One: A Memoir of Friendship, Sex, and MurderEpisode Resources: 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge & Akwaaba Mansion 🏨 SUGARFISH 🍣 & The River Cafe 🧑🍳 “Blood on Their Hands; and “The Hot Ones” 📚 Learn more about the Lenape People - Pratt Institute 🌐 Dive deeper in the Battle of Brooklyn 🌐 Sources of Contamination of the Gowanus Canal 🌐 “NY77: The Coolest Year in Hell” 🎬 & “Bushwick” with Brittany Snow 🍿 “The Bosses of the Mafia Commission were Indicted 40 Years Ago” - The Mafia Museum 🌐 Find more Famous Authors from Brooklyn 🌐 Watch “How Crime Shows Undermine Your Empathy” & meet Carolyn Murnick ✍🏻 The OpEd Project 📝 Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ Premium Members also get access to all new bonus episodes, video episodes, case files, live trial coverage and exclusive live experiences with our hosts. CLICK HERE to learn more and join https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Luna Shark Merch With a Mission shop at lunasharkmerch.com/ Support Our Show, Sponsors and Mission: https://lunasharkmedia.com/support/ Quince - Hungry Root - Bombas Find us on social media: instagram.com/whereveritleadspod Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia instagram.com/moseswanders bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com Instagram.com/mandy_matney *** Alert: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** **Portions of this episode's production have been assisted by Ai models according to LUNASHARK's privacy and Ai Policies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Apr 16, 20261h 18m
Hawaii: Where the Earth Speaks... On Sovereignty, Sunsets & Sparkling Mead With Mandy Powers Norrell
Hawai'i has been called paradise, battleground, kingdom, and colony — sometimes all at once. In this episode of Wherever It Leads…, LUNASHARK Producer David Moses dives into the real story of the Hawaiian Islands: from Polynesian voyagers and the coup to overthrow Queen Lili'uokalani to Pearl Harbor, the push for statehood, and the devastating 2023 Lahaina fires that continue to reshape Maui today. David sits down with South Carolina attorney and former state legislator Mandy Powers Norrell — who is a passionate advocate for Hawai'i culture and responsible tourism — for a conversation about finding community on the North Shore, navigating the housing crisis, respecting indigenous culture, and why the grocery store sushi might be the best on the island. Whether you're planning your first trip or your fifth, this episode will change how you see the 50th state. Slippers are mandatory. Mainland angst is not invited. Thanks for sharing the spirit of aloha with us… Wherever it leads. Episode Resources ⚖️ Mandy Powers Norrell — Attorney at Law 🏛️ The Overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom — Queen Lili'uokalani's Story ⚓ Pearl Harbor National Memorial — Plan Your Visit 🔥 Lahaina Recovery & Community Resources — Maui County 🪖 The 442nd Regimental Combat Team — America's Most Decorated Unit 🍯 Manoa Honey & Mead Company — O'ahu's Sparkling Mead 🌺 Office of Hawaiian Affairs — Native Hawaiian Governance & Culture Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ Premium Members also get access to all new bonus episodes, video episodes, case files, live trial coverage and exclusive live experiences with our hosts. CLICK HERE to learn more and join https://bit.ly/3BdUtOE. Luna Shark Merch With a Mission shop at lunasharkmerch.com/ Support Our Show, Sponsors and Mission: https://lunasharkmedia.com/support/ Quince - Hungry Root - Bombas Find us on social media: instagram.com/whereveritleadspod Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia instagram.com/moseswanders bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com Instagram.com/mandy_matney *** Alert: If you ever notice audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first listener that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** **Portions of this episode's production have been assisted by Ai models according to LUNASHARK's privacy and Ai Policies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Apr 2, 20261h 15m
Charleston: 'Where Rivers Meet at the Holy City' from Beauty to Brutality & Everything In Between
We are excited to release a new kind of content at LUNASHARK... Pack your bags... and welcome to Charleston, South Carolina—the 'Holy City' where church steeples pierce the sky and cobblestone streets whisper centuries of secrets. In this episode of Wherever It Leads…, host and LUNASHARK Producer David Moses takes you beyond the pastel houses and shrimp and grits to explore Charleston's story—the magnificent and the uncomfortable truths. From the hallowed halls of Mother Emanuel AME Church, to Fort Sumter's cannons and how the Gullah Geechee people preserved West African traditions against impossible odds. SALT Training Fitness App Founder Jenny Fisherjoins David and journalist Mandy Matney to share her favorite local spots and experiences, emphasizing the importance of supporting local businesses and engaging with the city's history. We’re also touching on Charleston's challenges, including gentrification, traffic, and flooding, and how visitors can positively impact the community by shopping locally and respecting cultural traditions. Charleston is a city where beauty and brutality intertwine, where church bells toll for the Emanuel Nine, and where every brick holds a story demanding to be heard. Dive Deeper With Maps & Images On lunasharkmedia.com: lunasharkmedia.com/wherever-it-leads-charleston Episode Links Learn How You Can Get Salty With Jenny Fisher International African American Museum Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Mother Emanuel AME Church The Bench by the Road Project - Toni Morrison Society Kahal Kadosh Beth Elohim The Pink House On The Battery Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ *** ALERT: If you ever notice factual, locale pronunciation or audio errors in the pod, email members@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first member that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia instagram.com/moseswanders bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com Instagram.com/mandy_matney Instagram.com/elizfarrell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Mar 19, 20261h 15m
Jamaica: From Sam Sharpe to Hurricane Melissa, A Story of Resilience That Rewired The World
Jamaica is far more than turquoise waters and reggae rhythms—it's an island that rewired global culture while fighting for freedom across five centuries. Today, LUNASHARK producer and Co-Host David Moses dives deep into Montego Bay and St. Anne's parish, exploring the birthplaces of Bob Marley and Marcus Garvey, the ground where Samuel Sharp's 1831 rebellion accelerated the abolition of slavery, and a nation still rebuilding after Hurricane Melissa devastated 41% of its GDP in October 2025. We spoke with Ilia Tomlinson, Digital Platforms Manager at Chukka Caribbean Adventures, who shares insider knowledge on authentic experiences, local food spots, and how to engage respectfully with Jamaican culture. But we also confront harder truths: the legacy of political violence, ongoing corruption challenges, and the environmental impact of Chinese-owned bauxite mining operations threatening sacred Maroon lands in cockpit country. This isn't your typical travel guide. We explore how tourism dollars can support hurricane recovery, why community-based experiences matter more than resort walls, and what it means to visit a country caught between global power politics and its own extraordinary resilience. Jamaica gave the world so much—now it's asking for something in return: honest engagement and some high-impact tourism… Episode Resources Visit Jamaica (Official Tourism Board) – 🇯🇲 Official travel planning, festivals, events, and safety information Chukka Caribbean Adventures – 🐎 Book tours, learn about their community foundation and farm-to-table experiences Kobe_1_Love_Tours - a travel service in Jamaica that provides personalized tour experiences for visitors led by Damien Wilson. (876) 561-9054 Bob Marley Museum / Nine Mile – 🎸 Plan your pilgrimage to Marley's birthplace and final resting place American Friends of Jamaica (Hurricane Relief) – 🤝 Donate to ongoing hurricane recovery and community development efforts Netflix Documentary: "Who Shot the Sheriff" – 🎬 Deep dive into the 1976 assassination attempt on Bob Marley Transparency International – Jamaica – 📊 Dive Deeper With Maps & Images On lunasharkmedia.com: lunasharkmedia.com/whereveritleadsjamaica Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ *** ALERT: If you ever notice factual, locale pronunciation or audio errors in the pod, email info@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first member that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia instagram.com/moseswanders bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com Instagram.com/mandy_matney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- Mar 19, 202656 min
Scotland: Bagpipes Guide Us Through Witch Trials, Ancient Battles and The Modern Struggles Along The Way
From the telephone and penicillin to golf and the steam engine, this nation of 5.5 million helps shape our world. But beyond the inventions, dramatic Highland landscapes, and Outlander filming locations lies a more complex story that every traveler should understand before visiting. In this episode of Wherever It Leads…, journalist Grace Hills takes you deep into Scotland's soul—from the geological forces that created Ben Nevis and Loch Ness to the dark history of witch trials that claimed thousands of lives, 85% of them women. Through conversations with tour guides Lesley and James Kennedy from Tour Guide Scotland and historian Juniper Claybourne from Witches Tour Edinburgh, you'll discover what makes this country extraordinary while confronting the challenges it faces today. With roughly 1 million American visitors annually, Scotland is experiencing serious growing pains. Edinburgh hosts 5 million tourists in a city of 530,000 residents. The Isle of Skye's 10,000 residents sometimes welcome 2,000 cruise passengers in a single weekend. Grace provides concrete strategies for visiting responsibly—from supporting local businesses to timing your trip strategically—so you can be part of the solution rather than the problem. Because Scotland's beauty isn't just for us to behold, it's for future generations to enjoy. Episode Links Learn more about Lesley and James Kennedy & Tour Guides Scotland 🦌Witches Tour Edinburgh 🧙Peter Murrell due in court over embezzlement charge 📰A Survey of Scottish Witchcraft 🌐Confessions in the Salem Witch Trials 📰Visit Scotland 🌐The Corries - Massacre Of Glencoe 📺 Should Scotland be an independent country? 📰Podcasts: What Scotland Thinks 🎧 Global Conversations, From Scotland 🎧Beyond Borders Scotland Podcast 🎧 Stay Tuned, Stay Pesky and Stay in the Sunlight...☀️ *** ALERT: If you ever notice factual, locale pronunciation or audio errors in the pod, email members@lunasharkmedia.com and we'll send fun merch to the first member that finds something that needs to be adjusted! *** For current & accurate updates: Instagram.com/TrueSunlightPod | youtube.com/@LunaSharkMedia | tiktok.com/@lunasharkmedia bsky.app/profile/mandy-matney.com | bsky.app/profile/elizfarrell.com Instagram.com/mandy_matney | Instagram.com/elizfarrell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Wherever It Leads… dives deeper into marvelous locations around the world to expose the truth about the best each has to offer while attempting to understand the underlying challenges each faces. Often through themes specific to each destination, this new kind of travel show presents recommendations on major attractions and cuisine while exploring how destinations are affected by government systems, crime issues, workforce shortages, and sometimes even highlighting when the tourists themselves are the problem. Luna Shark welcomes travelers, locals and journalists alike to get a better understanding of how visitors can make the most positive impact while staying. Each episode starts with background information, history of the place and any notable landmarks before we dive deeper... uncovering a better understanding of why guests love where they live or visit, what visitors should put on their must-do lists, any special language advice, and any tips to make a stay more enjoyable or suggestions to create a positive impact before departing. On Wherever It Leads… , Matney, Moses and a team of Journalists like Grace Hills, Sam Berlin, and other LUNASHARK contributors navigate conversations with local residents, tourism professionals and reporters who reveal what travel guidebooks can’t—the truth about how visitors can explore responsibly and contribute to leaving a positive mark on the places they visit.
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